Psoralen-Induced Phytophotodermatitis.

Ellis, Carter R; Elston, Dirk M

Ellis, Carter R; Elston, Dirk M.

Ellis CR; From the College of Medicine.
Elston DM; Department of Dermatology, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston.

Dermatitis ; 32(3): 140-143, 2021.

Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1262259

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Phytophotodermatitis is a cutaneous reaction that occurs after exposure to plant-derived furocoumarins and ultraviolet A light. Psoralen is the most common phototoxic furocoumarin and is present in varying levels within many different plant species. This article focuses on the diagnosis and management of psoralen-induced phytophotodermatitis along with other clinical applications.

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Dermatitis, Phototoxic/etiology; Ficusin/toxicity; Furocoumarins/toxicity; Photosensitivity Disorders/etiology; Ultraviolet Rays/adverse effects; Humans; Plants, Toxic

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Photosensitivity Disorders / Furocoumarins / Ultraviolet Rays / Dermatitis, Phototoxic / Ficusin Type of study: Prognostic study Limits: Humans Language: English Journal: Dermatitis Journal subject: Dermatology Year: 2021 Document Type: Article

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